Indigenous writing is cultural appropriation! Explore how Reverend Evans created symbols, made books to record the Cree language, and taught the Indigenous how to read and write.
Art Featured: Rev. James Evans Teaching His System of Cree Syllabic Writing by C. W. Jefferys
As part of the fur trade, there was always the danger of having fractious relations with the people that you’re trading with. So both sides tried to do things to cement the relationship and make the trading successful. Intermarriage brought people together. The trapper was looking for someone to look after domestic affairs such as making…
Loyalists who came by land to Quebec and Ontario brought their belongings in covered wagons. Click on the button below for printable craft instructions for a Covered Wagon Craft made with craft supplies around the house. Bonnets – In New France, women and girls wore coifs or caps all the time. Different caps were…
This lesson explores the Chilcotin War, where 5 chiefs were hanged after murdering 22 innocent men doing roadwork. Politicians have been pandering and apologizing ever since these people were murdered, implying the Indigenous Chiefs had every right to kill people. Art Featured: Martyrdom of the Chilcotin Chiefs by Shawn Swanky. About Jim McMurtry, PhD
Governments come and go—sometimes serving as protectors, other times as oppressors. They may uphold justice or fall into corruption. Yet, amid their impermanence and flaws, humanity longs for a kingdom that is eternally just, good, and peaceful. Our true hope is found in Jesus. For to us a child is born, to us a son is…
Billy Barker’s legendary gold strike on Williams Creek triggered a multi-billion dollar industrial revolution that literally built a province. Today, the extraordinary historic town of Barkerville stands as a living testament to BC’s golden beginnings. With its unique streetscape of more than 125 heritage buildings, period displays, satellite museums, restaurants and shops there is still…
This is a great Remembrance Day/Veterans’ Week video for students of all ages. It contains rare, exclusive Dieppe and D-Day WWII film footage, was well as Afghanistan battle footage. This short video shows the history of the Canadian Forces from WW1 to present day. A tribute to our soldiers. We will never forget! Features actual…
